Sugar Smart – Our Pledge

  Lewisham, together with Greenwich Council, have signed up to become the first Sugar Smart Borough in London. Launching this initiative with an event catered by Chartwells at PLACE/Ladywell on the 21st of October 2016. A delicious Sugar Smart spread and example of a Secondary 

A Few Tricks, for healthy Treats!

By Nutritionist Karis Betts MSc BSc It’s that time of year again, Halloween! Characterised by scary costumes and even scarier amounts of sweets. As we’re all aware, sugar has a negative impact on our family’s health. It causes tooth decay, Child concentration problems and weight 

Vitamin D – New Daily Guidelines

Vitamin D – New Daily Guidelines

  Nutritionist Grace Scott MSc BSc In July 2016, a committee of independent nutrition experts released a report which recommended that we should all take vitamin D supplements from October to March. For many of us, Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin and 

Culinary Oils, Nutrition and Health

Culinary Oils, Nutrition and Health

Nutritionist Grace Scott MSc BSc Recently, I have noticed a number of health channels and documentaries on TV reflecting on culinary oils and spreads. Primarily they are focusing on these key questions; how often should we consume them, which types should we consume more of 

Coconut Oil – what’s the truth?

Coconut Oil – what’s the truth?

Nutritionist Grace Scott MSc BSc If anyone (like me) uses social media will most definitely have seen coconut oil advocated in one or many of its forms; skin moisturisers, lotion bars, make up remover, shaving cream the list goes on! More interestingly though, the number